Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Mary Jo Asmus : November 10, 2010 at 7:24 pm Bret, of course you are right. It reminds me of the research that Gallup did (chronicled in the book How Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath) that identified the optimal mix of positive to negative comments as 5 to 1. How often we forget the impact our own attitude has on others.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 11, 2010

Ask and keep track It’s a simple concept to respect others enough to ask them what they want and then to follow through and give it to them (within reason, of course). Ask them: What can I do to help you to be your best at work? What rewards motivate you? How can I contribute to your success? Keep track of the answers you get, by name.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2011

And of course we’re usually doubly blind: to that characteristic, and to the reality that we’re blind about it. You hit the bottom-line message on the nail! Al Watts : January 10, 2011 at 5:15 pm Right on! As Thales said: “The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.&#

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Of course as we all know, such places are nothing more than transitional pit-stops between what we know and what we have yet to learn. While it may on the surface be an arrogant presumption, I think the arrogance comes after we’ve allowed ourselves to become comfortable with this notion.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Be willing to change course when necessary. What will you be doing? What will it feel like? Take a stand to do your best: You won’t be perfect, but vow to do your best at reaching your goal. Envision yourself doing your best. What does that look like? Take action: Take the first step, then the next.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Of course, our leadership will be built automatically during this process. Thanks Patrick: November 26, 2010 at 4:27 am Hey Mary, I like your post so much and can learn a lot every time when I read them. The most important thing is for us that connect internal and external factors to inspire us together.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

And I (of course) agree about the importance of relationships. The dorm, we stayed, was not that great place to do meditation. After that never tried resuming meditation. I should try. Mary Jo Asmus : October 28, 2010 at 6:51 pm Thanks Patrick, I’m glad you like my posts.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

And of course, he has an executive coach to support him. I think the most important thing is trying to get feedback from others no matter they are your trust friends, enemies(Of course, the less enemies the better), or competitors. He’s establishing a regular rhythm for getting feedback from his direct reports.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I immediately thought, “Of course!&# The point that stood out most to me was that these women need to identified as people, first, and secondarily that they are living with a disability.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

And yet, while I will understand the importance of it, there will be times when I need your help to stay the course. I believe if more companies invested in coaching as a core competency for anyone in a management position not only would results improve, but so would morale. Starting is usually easy. Finishing is harder.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Of course, I haven’t come up with a good response yet to “Do it all. Or, “I will gladly do X and before I do, here’s what other tasks will not get done or will need to be postponed. Which would you prefer that I do?” If find this tends to open a discussion about priorities in a way that’s collaborative. Sorry, there’s nobody else to do it.”

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

So of course I would love to add to your awesome post and great conversation. Mary Jo Asmus : September 27, 2010 at 7:19 pm Thanks Matt. I like it that you have expanded the use of the principles. Sonia Di Maulo : September 27, 2010 at 10:57 pm Mary Jo! I love it when you share feedback strategies!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Over the course of a few weeks/months, the leader will gain considerable insight…if he or she listens more than talks. I would add one other action item: Schedule a lunch or coffee once a week(with no agenda)with a peer. Scott Eblin : October 22, 2010 at 5:44 pm Thanks everyone for the very thoughtful comments through 4:15 pm on Friday.

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